HIRONO, JAYAPAL INTRODUCE LEGISLATION TO ENSURE AANHPI STUDENTS ARE ACCOUNTED FOR IN SCHOOLS

WASHINGTON, May 21 -- Sen. Mazie K. Hirono issued the following press release:

Today, U.S. Senator Mazie K. Hirono (D-HI) and U.S. Representative Pramila Jayapal (D-WA) introduced the All Students Count Act, legislation that would require more comprehensive and equitable disaggregation of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) student data in K-12 schools. Disaggregating student data would help ensure AANHPI student groups are better accounted for by states and school districts and supported by schools across the country.

"In Hawaii, we celebrate our diverse communities and recognize the differences in their backgrounds, experiences, and challenges faced. By disaggregating AANHPI student data, this legislation help...